Auto focus went nuts when shooting model into the sun?

9 years 2 months ago #427928 by Joe Peterson
When ever I shoot a model into the sun, my lens auto focus goes nuts.  My lens hood is on, so I don't understand why this is happening?  


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9 years 2 months ago #427929 by KCook
Who cares?  Either A- prefocus on something downsun that is the same distance or B- switch to manual focus.

Kelly

Canon 50D, Olympus PL2
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9 years 2 months ago #427953 by effron

KCook wrote: Who cares?  Either A- prefocus on something downsun that is the same distance or B- switch to manual focus.

Kelly


Ha! Sometimes the obvious isn't......:)

Why so serious?
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9 years 2 months ago #427960 by garyrhook
What focusing mode are you using?

My understanding: Auto-focus is based on contrast. If you are focusing on something bright then AF has nothing to lock onto, or at least, not enough. You camera can only work with what it's given.

You should be using spot focusing for this task, or don't shoot into the sun. Or do as Kelly suggested above.


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9 years 2 months ago #427976 by ArtWagner
Just use your AF lock or just go with manual focus


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9 years 2 months ago #428480 by Alan Nunez
Switch to Manual and stay in control.


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